NBA
Denver Nuggets 1976-77
1976-77 champion: Portland Trail Blazers (4-2) MVP: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Finals MVP: Bill Walton
Season Story
The 1976-77 Denver Nuggets finished 50-32 (.610), ranking 3rd of 22 teams.
Their playoff run ended in the Conference Semifinals.
David Thompson led the roster at 25.9 points per game, with Dan Issel adding 22.3.
Compiled from recorded results and player statistics.
Team Totals
99.1 PPG
44.3 RPG
22.4 APG
Key Players
Dan Issel 22.3 PPG 8.8 RPG · 2.2 APG · 79 GP
Willie Wise 8.2 PPG 3.4 RPG · 1.9 APG · 75 GP
Ted, Hound Dog McClain 8.2 PPG 3.2 RPG · 4.5 APG · 72 GP
Full Roster — Season Averages
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Thompson | 82 | 25.9 | 4.1 | 4.1 |
| Dan Issel | 79 | 22.3 | 8.8 | 2.2 |
| Bobby Jones | 82 | 15.1 | 8.3 | 3.2 |
| Willie Wise | 75 | 8.2 | 3.4 | 1.9 |
| Ted, Hound Dog McClain | 72 | 8.2 | 3.2 | 4.5 |
| Paul Silas | 81 | 7.2 | 7.5 | 1.6 |
| Marvin Webster | 80 | 6.7 | 6.0 | 0.8 |
| Byron Beck | 53 | 4.7 | 1.8 | 0.6 |
| Roland Taylor | 79 | 3.8 | 2.7 | 3.6 |
| Monte Towe | 51 | 2.5 | 0.7 | 1.7 |